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I read a stat somewhere saying that blue and yellow are the most common color schemes on the net. Interestingly enough, this question is hard to answer because it's not just as simple as picking colors....colors mean things and knowing the message they convey helps me determine what colors to use.

I went from relaxing blue/violet schemes to a discreet grey... now my homepage is in white, black and bright red. The navigation really stands out, but as the layout is very minimalistic the overall look isn't bad (at least, in my opinion).

I think blue is a good color, I've heard it's supposed to be a great business choice because it's calming and makes you look trustworthy But's It's a little overused. Greens and violets seem good too. I personally dislike dark colors, especially when dark font is also used.